disable feature

[dɪsˈeɪbəl ˈfiːtʃər]
verb phrase
desabilitar recurso
1. to turn off or deactivate a specific function or capability in software, an application, or a device
You can disable this feature in the settings menu if you don't want to use it.
Você pode desabilitar este recurso no menu de configurações se não quiser usá-lo.
2. to remove or restrict access to a particular feature without deleting it entirely
The administrator decided to disable the feature for all regular users.
O administrador decidiu desabilitar o recurso para todos os usuários regulares.
In Brazilian tech and software culture, 'desabilitar recurso' is the standard term used in user interfaces, documentation, and technical support. Portuguese speakers commonly use 'desativar' interchangeably in less formal contexts. In the USA, this phrase is fundamental to software terminology and user experience design. Understanding this distinction is important for technical professionals and software developers working with multilingual teams.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
turn offdeactivateswitch offdisable optiontoggle off
Antonyms / Antônimos
enable featureactivateturn onenable option

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desabilitar recurso
most common and standard term used in tech contexts
General Brazilian
desativar funcionalidade
alternative formal term, emphasizing the function aspect
Portugal
desativar funcionalidade
preferred in European Portuguese technical documentation
São Paulo
desabilitar recurso
technology industry standard in major tech hub

Related Words

featurefunctionalitysettingsconfigurationdeactivationtoggle

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn off the lights on a feature
take a feature offline
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